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Hired Wife

Plot: Ad man Stephen Dexter asks his secretary Kendall to marry him as a loophole in order to protect his finances during an important business deal. Once the deal is completed, he asks Kendall for a divorce and is dismayed when she refuses
Release Date: Friday, September 13 1940
84 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Rosalind RussellRosalind Russell. Rosalind Russell was 33 in Hired Wife as 'Kendal Browning'.
Birthday: Tue, Jun 04 1907 –
Died: Sun, Nov 28 1976
Portrait of Brian AherneBrian Aherne. Brian Aherne was 38 in Hired Wife as 'Stephen Dexter'.
Birthday: Fri, May 02 1902 –
Died: Mon, Feb 10 1986
Portrait of Virginia BruceVirginia Bruce. Virginia Bruce was 29 in Hired Wife as 'Phyllis Walden'.
Birthday: Thu, Sep 29 1910 –
Died: Wed, Feb 24 1982
Portrait of Robert BenchleyRobert Benchley. Robert Benchley was 50 in Hired Wife as 'Roger Van Horn'.
Birthday: Sat, Sep 14 1889 –
Died: Wed, Nov 21 1945
Portrait of John CarrollJohn Carroll. John Carroll was 34 in Hired Wife as 'Jose de Briganza'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 17 1906 –
Died: Tue, Apr 24 1979
Portrait of Hobart CavanaughHobart Cavanaugh. Hobart Cavanaugh was 53 in Hired Wife as 'William'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 21 1886 –
Died: Thu, Apr 27 1950
Portrait of Richard LaneRichard Lane. Richard Lane was 41 in Hired Wife as 'McNab'.
Birthday: Sat, May 27 1899 –
Died: Sun, Sep 05 1982
Portrait of William B. DavidsonWilliam B. Davidson. William B. Davidson was 52 in Hired Wife as 'Mumford (as William Davidson)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jun 15 1888 –
Died: Sun, Sep 28 1947
Portrait of Brooks BenedictBrooks Benedict. Brooks Benedict was 44 in Hired Wife as 'Phyllis's Friend (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Feb 05 1896 –
Died: Mon, Jan 01 1968
Portrait of Virginia BrissacVirginia Brissac. Virginia Brissac was 57 in Hired Wife as 'Miss Collins (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Jun 10 1883 –
Died: Thu, Jul 26 1979
Portrait of Gino CorradoGino Corrado. Gino Corrado was 47 in Hired Wife as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Feb 09 1893 –
Died: Thu, Dec 23 1982
Portrait of Selmer JacksonSelmer Jackson. Selmer Jackson was 52 in Hired Wife as 'Hudson (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, May 06 1888 –
Died: Tue, Mar 30 1971
Portrait of Janet ShawJanet Shaw. Janet Shaw was 21 in Hired Wife as 'Lucy - the Bride (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 23 1919 –
Died: Mon, Oct 15 2001
Portrait of Pat WestPat West. Pat West was 52 in Hired Wife as 'Office Worker (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 19 1888 –
Died: Mon, Apr 10 1944
Portrait of Ralph BrooksRalph Brooks. Ralph Brooks was 36 in Hired Wife as 'Office Worker'.
Birthday: Fri, Apr 22 1904 –
Died: Mon, Apr 15 1991
Portrait of Leonard CareyLeonard Carey. Leonard Carey was 53 in Hired Wife as 'Peterson - Butler'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 25 1887 –
Died: Sun, Sep 11 1977
Portrait of Jack ChefeJack Chefe. Jack Chefe was 46 in Hired Wife as 'Nightclub Patron'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 01 1894 –
Died: Mon, Dec 01 1975
Portrait of Chester CluteChester Clute. Chester Clute was 49 in Hired Wife as 'Martin Peabody - Justice of the Peace'.
Birthday: Wed, Feb 18 1891 –
Died: Mon, Apr 02 1956
Portrait of Paul EvertonPaul Everton. Paul Everton was 71 in Hired Wife as 'Board Member'.
Birthday: Fri, Sep 18 1868 –
Died: Thu, Feb 26 1948
Portrait of Eddie HallEddie Hall. Eddie Hall was 28 in Hired Wife as 'Swan Club Patron'.
Birthday: Sat, Feb 03 1912 –
Died: Tue, Feb 19 1963
Portrait of William HalliganWilliam Halligan. William Halligan was 57 in Hired Wife as 'Latimer'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 29 1883 –
Died: Mon, Jan 28 1957
Portrait of George HumbertGeorge Humbert. George Humbert was 60 in Hired Wife as 'Chef'.
Birthday: Thu, Jul 29 1880 –
Died: Wed, May 08 1963
Portrait of Charles JudelsCharles Judels. Charles Judels was 58 in Hired Wife as 'Photographer'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 16 1882 –
Died: Fri, Feb 14 1969
Portrait of Alphonse MartellAlphonse Martell. Alphonse Martell was 50 in Hired Wife as 'Waiter'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 27 1890 –
Died: Thu, Mar 18 1976
Portrait of Frank McLureFrank McLure. Frank McLure was 47 in Hired Wife as 'Nightclub Patron'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 14 1893 –
Died: Sun, Oct 23 1960
Portrait of Edmund MortimerEdmund Mortimer. Edmund Mortimer was 66 in Hired Wife as 'Restaurant Patron'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 21 1874 –
Died: Sun, May 21 1944
Portrait of William H. O'BrienWilliam H. O'Brien. William H. O'Brien was 49 in Hired Wife as 'Waiter'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 19 1891 –
Died: Sat, Apr 18 1981
Portrait of Broderick O'FarrellBroderick O'Farrell. Broderick O'Farrell was 58 in Hired Wife as 'Office Worker'.
Birthday: Wed, Jul 12 1882 –
Died: Fri, Sep 02 1955
Portrait of Kitty O'NeilKitty O'Neil. Kitty O'Neil was 52 in Hired Wife as 'Mrs. Peabody'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 23 1888 –
Died: Mon, Apr 28 1969
Portrait of Manuel ParísManuel París. Manuel París was 46 in Hired Wife as 'Waiter'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 27 1894 –
Died: Thu, Nov 19 1959
Portrait of Cyril RingCyril Ring. Cyril Ring was 47 in Hired Wife as 'Office Worker'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 05 1892 –
Died: Mon, Jul 17 1967
Portrait of Ronald R. RondellRonald R. Rondell. Ronald R. Rondell was 36 in Hired Wife as 'Office Worker'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 21 1903 –
Died: Fri, May 14 1999
Portrait of Rolfe SedanRolfe Sedan. Rolfe Sedan was 44 in Hired Wife as 'Maitre D''.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 20 1896 –
Died: Wed, Sep 15 1982
Portrait of Charles SmithCharles Smith. Charles Smith was 20 in Hired Wife as 'Leo - Office Boy'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 13 1920 –
Died: Mon, Dec 26 1988
Portrait of Larry SteersLarry Steers. Larry Steers was 52 in Hired Wife as 'Office Worker'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 14 1888 –
Died: Thu, Feb 15 1951
Portrait of Dale Van SickelDale Van Sickel. Dale Van Sickel was 32 in Hired Wife as 'Office Worker'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 29 1907 –
Died: Tue, Jan 25 1977
Portrait of Max WagnerMax Wagner. Max Wagner was 38 in Hired Wife as 'Streetcar Conductor'.
Birthday: Thu, Nov 28 1901 –
Died: Sun, Nov 16 1975
Portrait of Pierre WatkinPierre Watkin. Pierre Watkin was 50 in Hired Wife as 'Charlie - Phyllis's Escort'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 27 1889 –
Died: Wed, Feb 03 1960
Portrait of Poppy WildePoppy Wilde. Poppy Wilde was 25 in Hired Wife as 'Swan Club Patron'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 05 1914 –
Died: Tue, Aug 01 2000
Portrait of Suzanne RidgwaySuzanne Ridgway. Suzanne Ridgway was 22 in Hired Wife as 'Cigarette Girl (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 27 1918 –
Died: Mon, May 06 1996

Crew

Portrait of William A. SeiterWilliam A. Seiter. William A. Seiter was 50 in Hired Wife as 'Director, Producer'
Birthday: Tue, Jun 10 1890 –
Died: Sun, Jul 26 1964
Portrait of Milton KrasnerMilton Krasner. Milton Krasner was 36 in Hired Wife as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Wed, Feb 17 1904 –
Died: Sat, Jul 16 1988
Portrait of Vaughn PaulVaughn Paul. Vaughn Paul was 24 in Hired Wife as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Wed, Jan 05 1916 –
Died: Wed, Jun 09 1999
Portrait of Charles PrevinCharles Previn. Charles Previn was 52 in Hired Wife as 'Music Director'
Birthday: Wed, Jan 11 1888 –
Died: Fri, Sep 21 1973
Portrait of Richard ConnellRichard Connell. Richard Connell was 46 in Hired Wife as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Tue, Oct 17 1893 –
Died: Sat, Nov 12 1949
Portrait of Gladys LehmanGladys Lehman. Gladys Lehman was 48 in Hired Wife as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Sun, Jan 24 1892 –
Died: Wed, Apr 07 1993
Portrait of Frank SkinnerFrank Skinner. Frank Skinner was 42 in Hired Wife as 'Music Score Producer'
Birthday: Fri, Dec 31 1897 –
Died: Tue, Oct 08 1968
Portrait of Milton CarruthMilton Carruth. Milton Carruth was 41 in Hired Wife as 'Editor'
Birthday: Thu, Mar 23 1899 –
Died: Thu, Sep 07 1972
Portrait of Russell A. GausmanRussell A. Gausman. Russell A. Gausman was 48 in Hired Wife as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Mon, Jul 04 1892 –
Died: Mon, May 20 1963
Portrait of IreneIrene. Irene was 38 in Hired Wife as 'Costume Designer'
Birthday: Sun, Dec 08 1901 –
Died: Thu, Nov 15 1962
Portrait of Vera WestVera West. Vera West was 42 in Hired Wife as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Sat, Jun 25 1898 –
Died: Sun, Jun 29 1947
Portrait of Bernard B. BrownBernard B. Brown. Bernard B. Brown was 42 in Hired Wife as 'Sound Supervisor'
Birthday: Sun, Jul 24 1898 –
Died: Fri, Feb 20 1981
Portrait of Jack OttersonJack Otterson. Jack Otterson was 35 in Hired Wife as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Fri, Aug 25 1905 –
Died: Sun, Dec 22 1991
Portrait of Martin ObzinaMartin Obzina. Martin Obzina was >> in Hired Wife as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George BeckGeorge Beck. George Beck was 33 in Hired Wife as 'Story'
Birthday: Thu, Mar 07 1907 –
Died: Wed, Oct 06 1999
Portrait of William HedgcockWilliam Hedgcock. William Hedgcock was >> in Hired Wife as 'Sound Technical Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday